Higher Learning Child Care Academy
104 S Carpenter Street, Kings Mountain, NC
3.9· 44 reviews
North Elementary School
- licensed capacity
- 36
- a week, county median
- $131
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About
About North Elementary School
North Elementary School is a licensed child care center in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 36 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 476-8225 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
North Elementary School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Cleveland County has a median price of $131 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$159
Home daycare$128
Toddler
Center$136
Home daycare$137
Preschool
Center$131
Home daycare$109
School age
Center$71
Home daycare$62
State record
Inspection reports for North Elementary School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #23000430
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- May 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
May 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2025
- Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about North Elementary School
Is North Elementary School licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was North Elementary School last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has North Elementary School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 3 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can North Elementary School care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does North Elementary School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are North Elementary School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 476-8225 to confirm.
How much does North Elementary School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 476-8225 to ask.
What is North Elementary School's phone number?
(704) 476-8225.
Where is North Elementary School?
900 North Ramseur Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. The nearest other daycare we list is Bolin’s DayCare Center, 0.1 miles away.